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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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